SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

 PRODUCT NAME         : DIMETCOTE 9FT LIQUID
 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: D9FTL00046
 PRODUCT CLASS        : INORGANIC ZINC
 HEALTH               : WARNING                       HMIS/NFPA   : H2F3R0

 Ameron International
 Protective Coatings Group
 201 North Berry St.
 Brea, CA  92821

 EMERGENCY:800-424-9300 (ChemTrec)
 24 Hours Emergency Hotline

 INFORMATION: William B. Dances, PHONE: 714-529-1951  PREPARE DATE: 02/09/01
                                            PREVIOUS REVISION DATE: 01/09/01

SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
                                                                     WT/WT %
 ITEM  -------------- CHEMICAL NAME ---------------  CAS NUMBER    LESS THAN

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  01   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL                                67-63-0      33.70 %
        (STEL 500ppm, 1225mg/m3.)


  02   CLAY                                           1332-58-7       30.0 %
  03   ETHYL SILICATE POLYMER                        11099-06-2       15.0 %
        (As ethyl silicate)


  04   PROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER                   107-98-2      10.60 %
        (STEL 150ppm, 540mg/m3.)


  05   Tetraethyl orthosilicate                         78-10-4       10.0 %
        (Moisture will generate ethanol)


  06   TOLUENE#                                        108-88-3       3.50 %
        (STEL 150 ppm, Ceiling 5OO ppm; trace contaminant benzene**#
        @<300ppm)

        (HAPS, SARA, CERCLA)
  07   + IRON OXIDE (YELLOW)                         51274-00-1        5.0 %
        (As iron oxide fume, trace contaminants @ ppm, arsenic**25,

SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

                                                                     WT/WT %
 ITEM  -------------- CHEMICAL NAME ---------------  CAS NUMBER    LESS THAN

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        cadmium**<5, nickel**200, lead**#<5)


                 EXPOSURE LIMITS
       ----- ACGIH ----   ----- OSHA -----       VP             TOXICITY
       TLV-TWA  TLV-TWA   PEL-TWA  PEL-TWA      mmHg        LD50        LC50
 ITEM    ppm     Mg/M3      ppm     Mg/M3       @68F        g/kg         ppm
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
  01  400           983       400      980      32.0      13.000   12000.000
  02       dna     2.00       dna    2.000      N.A.         dna         dna
  03  10             85        10       85      N.A.       1.000         dna
  04  100           369       100      360       8.0      13.000    3000.000
  05       dna     85.0       dna     85.0      N.A.       5.800         dna
  06  50            188        50      188(S)   22.0      14.000    8000.000
  07       dna      5.0       dna      5.0      N.A.         dna         dna

 REGULATORY:  + Pigment content is dependent on color.  **CALIF.TITLE
 26:22-12000 (PROP 65). WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to
 the State of California to cause cancer.  #CALIF.TITLE 26:22-12000 (PROP
 65). WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of
 California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.  All
 ingredients are on TSCA inventory or are exempt. Toxic chemicals marked
 (SARA, CERCLA, HAPs) are subject to reporting requirements of SARA (40CFR
 355 and 372), CERCLA (40CFR 302), or
 HAPs (40CFR 63).

 (S)=Skin; LD50=Dermal.rabbit; LC50=Inhalation,rat; dna=data not available;
 na=not applicable

SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 EXPOSURE EFFECTS:  Vapor or spray mist or spattered material can be
 harmful. Irritating to eyes, skin, and if inhaled; to nose and throat.
 Excessive or prolonged inhalation can cause headache, nausea or dizziness.
 Repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents is associated
 with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional abuse, misuse
 or other massive exposure to solvents may cause multiple organ damage
 and/or death.

 OVER-EXPOSURE (prolonged or repeated use):  CAN AGGRAVATE OR ACCENTUATE ANY
 OF THESE EFFECTS.

 SKIN:  Severe irritant.  Can be absorbed through skin.  Can cause defatting
 and drying of skin.


SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 INHALATION:  Irritant.  Lung injury.  Central nervous system damage.
 Chemical pneumonia.  Xylene or toluene may cause irregular heart beat.
 High vapor concentrations may cause drowsiness.  Repeated exposure to iron
 dust can cause siderosis.

 EYES:  Irritant.  Corneal injury.  DO NOT wear contact lenses when using
 this material.

 INGESTION:  Harmful if swallowed.  Aspiration into lungs can damage lungs
 and cause chemical pneumonia.

 TARGET ORGANS:  Kidneys.  Liver.  Lungs.  Heart.  Skin.  Eyes.  Stomach.
 Central nervous system.  Reproductive organs.  Fetal defects.

 MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:  Kidneys.  Liver.  Blood disorders.  Heart.
 Skin.  Eyes.  Respiratory.  Allergies.

 PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:  SKIN CONTACT  INHALATION  INGESTION  EYE
 CONTACT

SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

 FIRST AID PROCEDURES:  INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Restore normal
 breathing. Treat symptomatically. See physician. SKIN: Wash thoroughly with
 soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.Consult physician if
 irritation persists. EYES: Flush immediately with plenty of water for at
 least 15 minutes and get medical attention. INGESTION: Drink 1 or 2 glasses
 of water to dilute. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
 Do not induce vomiting. Consult physician or poison control center
 IMMEDIATELY. Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 FLASH POINT: 59 F (SETA)                    LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT:   1.2 %
                                             UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT:  23.0 %

 FLAMMABILITY - OSHA: FLAMMABLE - CLASS IB
                 DOT: FLAMMABLE

 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  FOAM  CO2  DRY CHEMICAL

 LOWEST FLASHING SOLVENT: 108-88-3

 UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  Closed containers may explode when
 exposed to extreme heat and pressure buildup.  May produce a floating fire
 hazard.  Isolate from electrical equipment, sparks, heat and open flame.
 Vapors may spread long distances, cause flash fire or ignite explosively.


SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:  Wear full protective equipment, self-contained
 breathing apparatus. Water may be used to cool closed containers to prevent
 pressure build-up or explosion when exposed to extreme heat.

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

 SPILL, LEAKS:  Remove all sources of ignition. Avoid breathing vapors.
 Ventilate area. Use absorbent, inert cleanup materials. (DO NOT use
 sawdust.) Remove absorbent material with non-sparking tools. Place in
 separate container.  Keep out of sewers and waterways. If entry is
 threatened or occurs, notify local authorities.

SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

 HANDLING AND STORAGE:  Protect from freezing.  Keep container closed,
 upright when not in use. Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Avoid
 prolonged storage temperatures above 100F.  Use caution when pouring. Avoid
 breathing sanding dust.  Do not weld or flame cut on empty container.

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 VENTILATION:  Implement administrative and engineering controls to reduce
 exposure. Provide sufficient ventilation in volume and pattern to keep air
 contaminant concentrations below the TLV limits. Remove welding or flame
 cutting decomposition products; follow current,ANSI Z49.1,"Safety in
 Welding and Cutting". Refer to 29 CFR parts 1910 and 1915, for coating
 operations; part 1910.146, Confined Spaces.

 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:  Wear NIOSH/MSHA certified respirator designed to
 remove a combination of particulates (dust or spray mist) and vapor. When
 brushing, rolling or spreading; select the appropriate respiratory
 protection for the conditions. For specific conditions, refer to current
 "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards". In confined or restricted
 ventilation areas use air-line respirators or hoods. Refer to 29 CFR, OSHA
 parts 1910.134 and 1915 for coating operations;part 1910.146 Confined
 Spaces;ANSI Z88.2,Practices for Respiratory Protection; 42 CFR, part 84
 Particulate Respirators.

 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:  Dependent upon application method, wear
 resistant coveralls, gloves and shoe coverings to prevent skin contact.
 Wear solvent resistant glasses with splash guards or face shield to protect
 eyes from splash, spatter and/or spray mist.Consult 29 CFR 1910.132, 133,
 136, 138; ANSI Z87.1, Z41.  Use explosion and spark-proof equipment.

 HYGIENIC PRACTICES:  Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating,

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 smoking or using toilet. Launder contaminated clothing before use.  Destroy
 contaminated leather and absorbent shoes, which cannot be decontaminated,
 to prevent reuse.

SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 BOILING RANGE     : 180 - 248 F      VAPOR DENSITY   : Is heavier than air
 ODOR              : SOLVENT          WEIGHT PER GAL  :  9.0713
 APPEARANCE        : LIQUID           EVAPORATION RATE: Is faster than Butyl
 SOLUBILITY IN H2O : NO                                 Acetate
 MIXED VOC, G/L    : 564
                                      PHOTOCHEMICALLY REACTIVE: No
 VOLATILE VOLUME % : 83.30

SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 CONDITIONS TO AVOID:  Heat, open flame, arc or sparks.  Water or moisture.

 INCOMPATIBILITY:  Strong oxidizers, acids and alkalies.

 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:  (BY FIRE, BURNING OR WELDING); CO, CO2.
 Iron oxide fumes.  Silicon oxide fumes.  SOx.  Toxic gases or fumes.

 HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.

 STABILITY: This product is stable under normal storage conditions.


SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

 TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES:  See Section 2.

SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:  No Information.

SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

 EPA Waste No.: D001

 DISPOSAL METHOD:  Place in separate, appropriate, closed container in
 accordance with all applicable local, State, and Federal regulations. This

SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

 material has NOT been tested by Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure
 (TCLP).

SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

 DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Paint

 DOT HAZARD CLASS: 3                        HAZARD SUBCLASS: NA

 DOT UN/NA NUMBER: 1263             IMO: NA           PACKING GROUP  : II

SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

 U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: AS FOLLOWS -

 OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
 1910.1200)

 NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
 The following materials are non-hazardous, but are among the top five
 components in this product:

 ----------- CHEMICAL NAME -----------    CAS NUMBER
 No non-hazardous materials are among the top five ingredients.

 PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
 The following non-hazardous ingredients are present in the product at
 greater than 3%:

 ----------- CHEMICAL NAME -----------    CAS NUMBER
 No non-hazardous ingredients are present at greater than 3%.

 INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: AS FOLLOWS -

 CANADIAN WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared in compliance with Controlled
 Product Regulations except for use of the 16 headings.

 CANADIAN WHMIS CLASS: No information available.

SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION